More Than Money

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Check out the new book “Retire With Less Than $1 Million: Five Retirement Levers That Can Strengthen Your Future—Without Saving Another $500,000. Or $250,000. Or $100,000. Or…” on Amazon.com today! Resources: Ask a Money Question!

Check out the new book “Retire With Less Than $1 Million: Five Retirement Levers That Can Strengthen Your Future—Without Saving Another $500,000. Or $250,000. Or $100,000. Or…” on Amazon.com today! Resources: Ask a Money Question!

Discover why a hopeful retirement may be closer than you think, and get a preview of Thursday’s free webinar, “Retirement Beyond the Balance.” Plus, explore five high-yield savings accounts for October and learn when moving your emergency fund for a higher rate is worth the effort. Resources: 8 Money Milestones Ask a Money Question!

Could ministers who opted out of Social Security get a second chance, and should they take it? Art unpacks the big news about the Clergy Act and answers a listener’s question about whether life insurance still belongs in his retirement budget. Resources: 8 Money Milestones Ask a Money Question!

What if strengthening your retirement isn’t just about saving more but owing less? In this episode, Art Rainer explains why many Baby Boomers deserve some empathy for where they are financially and shows how eliminating debt can dramatically reduce the amount of income you’ll need in retirement. Resources:  8 Money Milestones Ask a Money Question!

October is a great month to get intentional with your money before the year gets away from you. In this episode, Art shares four smart money moves to make right now. These are simple, timely steps that can help you finish the year stronger and head into the holidays with greater financial confidence. Resources: 8 Money Milestones Ask a Money Question!

Watch out! In this episode, Art unpacks six retirement preparation mistakes that can hold you back and shares practical ways to strengthen your finances and prepare for a purposeful next chapter. Resources: 8 Money Milestones Ask a Money Question!

Interest rates are changing what it costs to borrow—and what your savings can earn. In this episode, Art covers four big money headlines, from the Fed and mortgage rates to Social Security and high-yield savings, with practical steps you can take now. Resources: 8 Money Milestones Ask a Money Question!

Should you give while paying off debt, save for retirement or pay off the house, and is a car repair really what your emergency fund is for? We tackle four real-life money questions, including how to help a teenager handle that exciting first paycheck. Resources: 8 Money Milestones Ask a Money Question!

The Fed just raised interest rates, but what does that actually mean for your mortgage, savings, debt, and investments? Art breaks down the Fed’s latest move and answers two costly questions about financing a dream car and raiding a 401(k) for a dream vacation. Resources: 8 Money Milestones Ask a Money Question!

A 19-year-old may not care about retirement, but she should care about the freedom, flexibility, and generosity investing can create. In this episode, Art explains why time is a young investor’s greatest advantage and how starting with just $25 can change her financial future. Resources: 8 Money Milestones Ask a Money Question!

Social Security spousal benefits can be confusing, especially when deciding whether to claim early or wait until full retirement age. In this episode, Art explains why claiming early could permanently reduce both portions of your monthly payment. Resources: 8 Money Milestones Ask a Money Question!

Art explains why using home equity to pay off credit card debt can place your home at unnecessary risk. He also discusses what to do with an old 401(k) after changing jobs and draws several important financial lessons from a listener’s story about starting late. Resources: 8 Money Milestones Ask a Money Question!

It’s our 500th episode! In this episode, we explore the differences between Trump Accounts and 529 plans—and which may be the better option for college savings. Plus, Art responds to a listener struggling to understand the relationship between giving and God’s provision. Resources: 8 Money Milestones Ask a Money Question!

Discover four smart money moves for September and learn where to find some of today’s best high-yield savings account rates. Art also answers a listener’s question about whether it is wiser to buy an existing home or build a new one. Resources: 8 Money Milestones Ask a Money Question!

Why do so many people start a financial health journey only to abandon it later? In this episode, Art Rainer reveals three common reasons people quit and offers biblical, practical guidance to help you keep moving toward financial health. Resources: 8 Money Milestones Ask a Money Question!

Is money the root of all evil? Does God really help those who help themselves? In this episode, Art reveals nine things the Bible does not say about money—and explains what it actually says instead. Resources: 8 Money Milestones Ask a Money Question!

In this episode, Art discusses recent money headlines and their implications. Plus, he answers two listener questions—one about what the Bible says about saving and another about being upside down on a car loan. Resources: 8 Money Milestones Ask a Money Question!

It’s another all-money-question episode! Art answers questions about when to claim Social Security, when to start investing for retirement, and how to respond when your parents invite your family on a cruise you can’t afford. Resources: 8 Money Milestones Ask a Money Question!

It’s an all-money-question episode! Art answers questions about the best high-yield savings accounts, what to do when sinking funds stretch your budget too thin, and how often a church should host an 8 Money Milestones group each year. Resources: 8 Money Milestones Ask a Money Question!

Prenups are becoming increasingly common, but should Christians embrace them as wise financial planning? In this episode, Art explains why prenuptial agreements can conflict with the biblical picture of marital oneness and why even complicated financial and family situations should be approached from a posture of unity. Resources: 8 Money Milestones Ask a Money Question!

Sports betting has exploded into the mainstream, but are we ignoring the financial and addictive consequences that come with it? In this episode, Art makes the case that gambling should be treated more like smoking, with stronger warnings, tighter advertising restrictions, and a more honest conversation about the damage it can cause. Resources: 8 Money Milestones Ask a Money Question!

August is the perfect time to reset your finances before the busy fall season begins. In this episode of More Than Money, Art shares four smart money moves for August and answers listener questions about saving for a child's college and helping an adult child move back home with both grace and healthy expectations. Resources: 8 Money Milestones Ask a Money Question!

Number one bestselling author and trusted financial expert Anthony O'Neal joins Art to discuss the practical tools and everyday habits that can help you build financial margin—even if you're starting from zero. Don't miss this engaging, practical, and motivating episode filled with actionable insights you can put to work right away. Resources: 8 Money Milestones Ask a Money Question!